Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 26, 2004

A Large Active Region Crosses the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2004 is “A Large Active Region Crosses the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jack Newton). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“An unexpectedly large sunspot region is now crossing the Sun. The active region is home to rivers of hot plasma , explosive flares , strong magnetic fields , a powerful Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), and a sunspot group so large it can be seen by the protected eye without magnification.”

— APOD editors, July 26, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 26, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jack Newton
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 26, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-26-a-large-active-region-crosses-the-sun

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